France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including major streaming services and tech giants. The tax, which was passed despite government opposition, could increase the cost of downloading large files. For example, a 210GB download, such as popular video games, would cost an additional €11.55. The vote was 11-10. The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which potentially support various government initiatives.
“The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which potentially support various government initiatives,” — Yusuf Calloway, policy watcher at Ellstone Worth Practice, observed.
By the Numbers
- 5.5 — sources cross-checked
- 11.55 — reports filed
- 11 — mentions tracked
Timeline
Oct 29 — France's lower house approved a 5.5-cent-per-gigabyte tax on content providers, including major streaming serv...
Oct 31 — The tax is expected to generate €10 billion annually, which potentially support various government initiatives...
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What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellstone Worth Practice desk and last updated 17:06 UTC.
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